September 2009 LODDs

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From the secret list:

Huntington Manor-Long Island, N.Y. FF LODD-Cardiac Arrest at Scene

It is with deep regret that we advise you that a 58 year old Huntington Manor (Suffolk County, Long Island, New York) Firefighter died in the Line of Duty at the scene of a fire this morning. Initial reports are that this was a witnessed arrest and immediate life saving efforts were attempted. More details will be posted later.

As always, our sincere condolences to all affected.

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OWEN COUNTY, KY LODD
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We regret to advise you of the Line of Duty Death of a 60 year old member of the Monterrey VFD in Owen County, KY. Preliminary reports indicate that the member suffered a medical emergency while driving an apparatus returning from a run. More details will be posted to our home page as they become availible. Our sincere condolences to all affected.

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LOUISIANA FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY-HEART ATTACK AT STRUCTURAL FIRE
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It is with deep regret that we advise you that a fire Friday night at the Gretna (LA) city building official's home took the life of one Firefighter and sent several other members to the hospital. FF Ricky Christiana, 44, a 20-year veteran, died of a heart attack in the Line of Duty. FF Christiana had served as a career Firefighter at the David Crockett Steam Fire Company No. 1.

This is the 2nd FF LODD in Gretna within a year. Last September 29, Gretna FF Ralph Arabie was killed in the Line of Duty outside his fire station-he was a 30-year veteran of the David Crockett Volunteer Fire Company. FF Arabie, 48, was crushed to death while he was lowering a boom attached to one of their aerial (snorkel) trucks. A bucket at the end of the boom pinned FF Arabie against the control panel he was operating. Arabie was the first Line of Duty Death at the department 30 years.
On Friday, FF Christiana suffered the heart attack while he was operating at a 3 alarm fire around 2130 hours. FF Christiana had been helping pull hose lines and had walked off to take a break. He went down a few minutes later and while life saving measures were attempted, they were to no avail.
As always, our sincere condolences to all affected, especially the family and friends of FF Christiana and the members of the David Crockett Steam Fire Company No.1.

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TENNESSEE RESCUE SQUAD MEMBER LODD-DIES FROM CRASH INJURIES

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It is with deep regret that we advise you that Johnson County (TN) Rescue Squad member Joseph R. Barlow has died in the Line of Duty.

As we previously posted on Tuesday, a civilian driver crossed the center line of a northeast Tennessee highway, crashing into the rescue squad's ambulance, killing the patient being transported.
The civilian fatality was Alicia McCoy, 57. McCoy was the patient being transported to a hospital by the Johnson County Rescue Squad. When the crash occurred, Rescue Squad Member Joe Barlow, who was the driver, was thrown out when the vehicle ran into a ditch and overturned after being struck in the front by the sedan. Barlow, who was reported in critical condition Wednesday morning-passed away this afternoon.

Seriously injured was rescue squad member Kevin Colson (who has NLT injuries) and the driver of the car, Barbara Buchanan. Criminal charges are expected. We have no official confirmation related to seat belt or other details.

As always, our most sincere condolences to the members of the Johnson County Rescue Squad and the family and friends of Rescue Squad Member Joseph Barlow. Details to follow.

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MEDICAL HELICOPTER CRASH LODD - SOUTH CAROLINA
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A medical flight helicopter crashed late Friday in a wooded area of Georgetown County, SC killing three people on board, according to Georgetown County Coroner Kenny Johnson.

The helicopter operated by Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., was not on a call when its base lost contact with the crew at 11:16 p.m. Friday as they made their way back to their base, Johnson said. A pilot, flight nurse and flight medic were aboard the helicopter when it crashed and there were no survivors, he said. Our condolences to the family members and co-workers of those involved.